Joseph Willcox was the fifthmayor of Philadelphia, serving from October 2, 1705, to October 1, 1706.[1]
Willcox was named an Alderman in the City Charter in 1701. He was a member of the Assembly. He drew up the remonstrance of 1704 addressed toWilliam Penn which caused offense. A 1698 source refers to him as the principal ropemaker in the city. He served as mayor from October 2, 1705, to October 1, 1706.[2]
Willcox married Ann Powell, who was also the step-daughter of prior mayorGriffith Jones.[3]
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